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FoxyNate

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Hi all!

Been lurking here for a few months and excited to join in.

I am a total amateur mechanically speaking. Trying to recreate my first car (a 93 lx)
I've read all the posts about normal things to look for when buying a fox but I'm wondering if you have any advice on assessing shade tree mechanic mods, especially when there's not a ton of documentation.
I found a 91 lx for 5k in good shape structurally/no rust and if it was stock I would feel confident buying it but I am concerned about "probably a cam, 330 headers I think" and a ridiculous cowl hood.

Sorry if I missed a thread on this and thank you in advance!
 

95BlueStallion

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If you have any pictures of the engine bay, we can help you assess what may or may not be done to the car. Otherwise, without documentation, there is no way to know internally without taking it apart.
 

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95BlueStallion said:
If you have any pictures of the engine bay, we can help you assess what may or may not be done to the car. Otherwise, without documentation, there is no way to know internally without taking it apart.
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That's what I figured, just thought maybe there was something everyone knew but me

Thank you!
 

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If it's still using the stock ECU and runs/pulls well I wouldn't have too many concerns.
 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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CEL work?
 

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General karthief said:
CEL work?
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no idea!
Is the best way to check getting a machine to pull codes?
 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Well, it should come on when you turn the key to on, some cars the cel comes on when you turn the key to start, cannot remember, I drive so many different makes, models I don't even notice,
 
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